Polaris R09VA17AA, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Transmission Oil Change:
1. Remove the level check plug (refer to “Lubricant Level
Check”).
2. Place a drain pan under the main gearcase drain plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and allow to drain completely.
4. Clean the drain plug.
5. Reinstall the drain plug with a new o-ring and torque to
specification.
6. Add the recommended fluid through the fill plug hole.
Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill plug hole
when filling. Do not overfill.
7. Reinstall the fill plug.
8. Check for leaks. Discard the used lubricant properly.
FINAL DRIVE / WHEEL AND TIRE
Wheel, Hub, and Spindle Torque Table
NOTE: Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.
Wheel Removal
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in gear and stop the engine.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. If wheel hub removal is
required, remove the cotter pin and loosen the hub nut
slightly.
4. Elevate the appropriate side of the vehicle by placing a
suitable jack and stand under the frame.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
6. If hub removal is required, remove the hub nut and washers.
Wheel Installation
1. Verify the transmission is in gear.
2. Install the wheel hub, washers, and hub nut, if previously
removed.
3. Place the wheel in the correct position on the wheel hub.
Be sure the valve stem is toward the outside and rotation
arrows on the tire point toward forward rotation.
4. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them.
= T
Transmission Drain Plug Torque:
18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm)
Item Nut Type Specification
Aluminum Wheels
Lug Nut
(#1)
90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm)
Steel Wheels
Flange Nut
(#2)
27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
Hub Retaining Nuts
(Front & Rear)
- 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Steel Wheel
27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
Aluminum Wheel
90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm)
#1
#2
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